2024 Tesla Cybertruck reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck over 3 years — 57 per year. It is the only Cybertruck year on this site. NHTSA has 11 recalls on file, including Lug nuts, Exterior lighting, and Structure, body.

Complaints

171

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (53 of 171), then Structure (36) and Forward collision avoidance (20). The most filings arrived in 2026 (77 of 171). Those filings include 22 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 13 that report an injury, and 2 that report a death.

Next to 2025

The 2025 Cybertruck has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (11)

Recall wheels, lug nuts 2026-04-22 · NHTSA campaign 26V255000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels. The brake rotor stud holes may crack and allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub.

Remedy Tesla Service will replace the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-33-003.

Recall Exterior lighting 2025-10-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V735000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory. An incorrect surface primer may have been used to attach the lightbar to the windshield, causing the light bar to loosen and detach.

Remedy Tesla Service will inspect the light bar and install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the light bar using tape to adhere the light bar to the windshield as well as an additional mechanical attachment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-90-001.

Recall Exterior lighting 2025-10-15 · NHTSA campaign 25V699000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

Recall structure, body 2025-03-18 · NHTSA campaign 25V170000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles. The light bar can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Remedy Tesla service will replace the cant rail assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-10-001.

Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2024-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 24V935000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, inverter 2024-11-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V832000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. A fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels.

Remedy Tesla service will replace the drive inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-40-009.

Recall back-over prevention, software 2024-09-26 · NHTSA campaign 24V718000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016.

Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2024-06-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V456000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail.

Remedy Tesla service will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-006.

Recall structure, body 2024-06-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V457000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The trunk bed trim sail applique could have been improperly adhered and can loosen.

Remedy Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-006.

Recall speed control, accelerator pedal 2024-04-17 · NHTSA campaign 24V276000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped by the interior trim.

Remedy Tesla service will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-33-003.

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-01-30 · NHTSA campaign 24V051000

Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Remedy Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Complaints by component (171 total)

Electrical system

Structure

Forward collision avoidance

Powertrain

Visibility and wipers

Steering

Exterior lighting

Lane departure

Speed control

Service brakes

Fuel and propulsion system

Wheels

Back-over prevention

Suspension

Engine

Tires

Air bags

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seat belts

Seats

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my recent experience with Tesla service, involving repeated failed repair attempts, inaccurate representations that the vehicle was ready for pickup, and unprofessional…"
Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-17
"Component AffectedComponent Name: Electrical System / Engine Cooling / Climate ControlSpecific Part: Front grille/louver assembly and HVAC condenserComplaint The front grille and louver area of the Tesla Cybertruck…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-10
"The left sail applique was nearly disconnected from the vehicle, so I removed it the rest of the way manually before it could fly off while driving at speed. The right one is still a little loose, but doesn't seem to be…"
Structure · filed 2026-09-02
"On XXX at approximately 5:15 AM, I was driving my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck (VIN [XXX], ~47,300 miles) on an interstate trip to [XXX] with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. I heard a loud pop from the front of the…"
Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2026-08-02
"The PCS (Power Conversion System) failed on my Cybertruck as it has on thousands of other trucks. It's an issue for me because the nearest supercharger station where I can charge is 45 miles away. I have to budget my…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-07-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2024 Tesla Cybertruck PU/CC AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2024–present

Body styles Pickup

Tire size 285/65R20 (20" all-season); LT285/65R20 (20" all-terrain); 285/70R18 (18" all-season)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 24V-276 covers certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles whose accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and become trapped by interior trim, which can cause unintended acceleration; Tesla Service replaces or repairs the accelerator pedal assembly. Recall 24V-832 covers certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles where a fault in the drive inverter may cause a loss of drive power to the wheels; Tesla Service replaces the drive inverter. Recall 25V-170 covers certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles whose light bar can delaminate and detach, creating a road hazard; Tesla Service replaces the cant rail assembly. Recall 26V-255 covers certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels whose brake-rotor stud holes may crack and allow a stud to separate from the wheel hub; Tesla Service replaces the front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck reliable?

What are common problems with a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?

Is the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2025 Cybertruck has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck been recalled?

The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck has 11 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck?

Owners have filed 171 complaints about the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck with NHTSA.

How much can a Tesla Cybertruck tow?

It depends on the trim, so there is no single number. Tesla's owner's manual rates 11,000 lb on 20" x 9J wheels, and lists a separate table for Long Range vehicles at 7,500 lb on either 18" x 9J or 20" x 9J wheels.

Does the Tesla Cybertruck use engine oil?

No. It is a battery-electric vehicle with no combustion engine oil fill.